How patients recently discharged from the hospital responded to a survey about their hospital experience. The survey asked questions such as how well a hospital's doctors and nurses communicated with the patient.

Patient Experience

How patients recently discharged from the hospital responded to a survey about their hospital experience. The survey asked questions such as how well a hospital's doctors and nurses communicated with the patient.

Rating

% of positive responses*

Overall Rating

Patients would definitely or probably recommend the hospital

96

Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were clean

71

Patients who reported that the area around their room was quiet at night

65

Nurses communicated well

82

Doctors communicated well

81

Patients received help as soon as they wanted

72

Staff explained about medicines before giving it to patients

71

Patients were given information about what to do during their recovery at home

91

Patients understood their care when they left the hospital

96

* Patients reported 'Always' or 'Yes' - does not include 'Usually' or 'Sometimes' reponses

Healthcare-associated Infections

The healthcare-associated infection (HAI) measures show how often patients in a particular hospital contract certain infections during the course of their medical treatment, when compared to like hospitals. These infections can often be prevented when healthcare facilities follow guidelines for safe care.

Timely and Effective Care

How often or how quickly hospitals give recommended treatments known to get the best results for people with certain common conditions.

THOMAS HOSPITAL

Alabama Average

U.S. Average

Average time patients spent in the emergency department, before they were admitted to the hospital as an inpatient. A lower number of minutes is better

2942 - Data submitted were based on a sample of cases/patients.

242

256

Average time patients spent in the emergency department, after the doctor decided to admit them as an inpatient before leaving the emergency department for their inpatient room. A lower number of minutes is better

1352 - Data submitted were based on a sample of cases/patients.

70

86

Patients assessed and given influenza vaccination. Higher percentages are better